We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in parks & rec.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in parks & rec from UWM. This makes it the #316 most popular school for parks & rec master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in parks & rec in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
UWM Parks & Rec Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the parks & rec majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
UWM Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Bachelor’s Program
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of parks & rec bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
8
White
57
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
2
UWM Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies Master’s Program
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in parks & rec from UWM. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in parks & rec.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
3
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
1
Parks & Rec Majors
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.